Academic calendar and holidays

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Fall 2026 important dates

  • August 6 – 21: Intersession courses
  • August 12: Exit exams, no classes
  • August 13 – 21: Registration period for new students
  • August 24: First day of classes
  • Sept. 7: Labour day, College closed
  • Sept. 18: Course/college withdrawals and mark update request deadlines
  • Oct. 5: Provincial election, no classes
  • Oct 6: Monday schedule
  • Oct. 12: Thanksgiving, College closed
  • Nov. 1: Deadline to apply for admission or request a program change for Winter 2027
  • Nov. 3: Course drop deadline
  • Nov. 18: Pre-EUF exam day, no classes
  • Dec. 10: Monday schedule, last day of classes
  • Dec. 16: Exit exams, no classes
  • Dec. 25 – Jan. 1 (inclusive): Holiday break (College closed)

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Semesters

The regular academic year runs from mid-August to the end of May.

There are two regular semesters:

  • Fall semester : 15 weeks from mid-August to December
  • Winter semester : 15 weeks from mid-January to May

Typically, the summer semester is off. However, it is possible to register for summer school and intersession courses through Continuing Education.